Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' reuniting them after 37 years, faces a box office slowdown after a strong opening on June 5, 2025. The gangster drama, starring Silambarasan TR and Trisha Krishnan, earned Rs 15.5 crore on its first day but dipped to Rs 1.25 crore by Day 7, bringing the total to Rs 42.25 crore.
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In a miraculous recovery, a 20-year-old college student regained his voice after a severe accident in Chakan. He crashed his two-wheeler into a pickup truck, embedding 33 glass pieces in his throat. Doctors at a private hospital successfully removed the glass during a critical surgery, repairing damaged blood vessels and nerves near his voice box.
In a significant development, Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime suspect in her husband Raja's murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon, has surrendered to Uttar Pradesh police. Located near Ghazipur, she's now under protective custody awaiting transfer to Meghalaya for interrogation. Police have arrested three alleged hitmen, who confessed to being hired by Sonam.
Andhra Pradesh, facing declining fertility rates, plans to incentivize larger families, reversing its previous two-child policy for local elections. Chief Minister Naidu aims to boost population and invest in human capital by offering financial incentives to bigger families and removing restrictions on maternity leave. The state is also providing childcare support and financial assistance for schoolchildren.
In October 2026, the ICC and MCC will introduce a new catching rule in cricket, disallowing 'bunny-hop' catches where fielders jump from outside the boundary to touch the ball. Fielders can still push the ball from within the boundary, step out, and dive back in to complete a catch.
A newly surfaced video shows Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the devastating Air India AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad, being led away from the wreckage. The flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 onboard and later claiming the lives of 33 more on the ground.
In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, M Shankar surrendered to Suryanagar police, carrying his wife S Manasa's severed head on his scooter. He confessed to killing her after a dispute over an alleged affair. The couple, both factory workers, had a three-year-old daughter. Neighbors reported hearing a violent altercation before the gruesome act.
In a historic cricket match in Glasgow, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal after an unprecedented three Super Overs. The thrilling contest saw both teams matching each other throughout, with Nepal forcing the first Super Over with a late surge. Ultimately, the Netherlands secured the win thanks to Zach Lion-Cachet's decisive final Super Over performance and Michael Levitt's winning six.
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